Those who have seen portions of the revised Broadcasting services (Regulation) Bill are expressing serious concerns, even though it is still not available to the public. Opinions from experts in the domains of wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital media, broadcasting, and law have been mixed. A representative of the broadcast network, who wished to remain unidentified, said that several aspects of the amended law are unclear.

They express concern that certain elements may be unworkable and drive up costs for the business, particularly those pertaining to combining tv and OTT laws. Concerns have also been raised about possible efforts by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to phase out conventional TV.

The law suggests designating as wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital news broadcasters social media influencers and producers with sizable fan bases. Advocates contend that these powerful individuals must follow rules to guarantee appropriate content, but they also emphasise the significance of self-control. A four-tier grievance redressal structure for complaints about broadcast content is another suggestion included in the law. The expenses and usefulness of it are questioned by experts. Concerns regarding potential effects on media independence stem from the Broadcast Advisory Council's growing power over the government.
 
The penalty amounts are substantially altered in the bill's second iteration. For instance, it might pay Rs 50 lakhs for the first infraction and Rs 2.5 million for consecutive ones within three years if correct subscriber data are not maintained. government norms now carry penalties of Rs 50 crore for repeated infractions and Rs 10 crore for first offences. The law will reclassify wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital creators as broadcasters. Within a month of the bill's passage, they will have to register with the government, register under a three-tier regulatory framework, and, at their own expense, form content assessment committees.
 
 
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08/08/2024 09:02 AM